Business Details
Trusted Child Care Services in Massachusetts
We are a Family Child Care System operating under contract with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), dedicated to supporting family child care educators, the children in their programs, and families. Our organization, Child Development & Education, Inc., functions as a premier early education and care provider across Massachusetts. While our educators operate as independent contractors, we offer professional development training, curriculum guidance, and consultation on child development and family engagement. Our philosophy centers on creating safe, nurturing environments where children explore and learn through developmentally appropriate practices. We align our curriculum with Massachusetts Educational Guidelines, focusing on literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development.Our team of coordinators collaborates with educators and families to design learning activities tailored to each child's unique strengths and interests. We prioritize ongoing professional development for educators, requiring CPR/First Aid certifications and continuous training in early childhood education. Our commitment extends to providing subsidized child care for low-income families and those involved with the Department of Transitional Assistance. We believe in fostering partnerships with families and communities to support children's holistic growth. Our approach integrates play-based learning, cultural awareness, and technology to promote physical, cognitive, and emotional development while building self-esteem and respect for others.
Services
Subsidized Child Care
Educator Training
CPR Certification
Professional Development
Curriculum Support
Highlights and features
- We partner with Massachusetts EEC for quality child care oversight
- Our educators maintain current licenses and CPR/First Aid certifications
- We provide curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Educational Guidelines
- We offer subsidized child care for eligible low-income families
- Our team requires ongoing professional development for educators
What people say
Great support for young mothers
Helped with education
Assisted child development
Services
Subsidized Child Care
We connect eligible families with subsidized child care options through Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance programs. Our system helps low-income families access quality care while meeting state licensing requirements. This service supports working parents by reducing child care costs through regional CCR&R partnerships.
Educator Training
Our system provides free training programs for family child care educators covering curriculum development, child assessments, and special needs support. Educators gain access to continuing education opportunities and reimbursement programs for degree advancement. Training aligns with EEC core competencies and developmentally appropriate practices.
CPR Certification
We require all educators to maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Our system offers training programs that meet Massachusetts licensing regulations for child care providers. These life-saving skills ensure educator preparedness for emergency situations involving children of all ages.
Curriculum Support
Our team develops age-appropriate curricula aligned with Massachusetts Educational Guidelines. We provide resources for literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning through the Extentions curriculum framework. Services include activity planning and implementation of play-based learning strategies for children birth to five years.
Professional Development
We offer the Path to Quality Reimbursement Program for educators pursuing higher education credentials. This includes financial incentives for Associate/Bachelor degrees and professional certifications like CDA. Our system supports educators' career growth while improving program quality across our network.
Questions
How do parents apply for child care subsidies?
Parents can apply through regional CCR&R agencies or EEC-contracted programs with a funding availability letter.
What qualifications do educators need?
Educators must maintain current EEC licenses, CPR/First Aid certifications, and complete ongoing professional development training.
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for children from infancy through school age across Massachusetts.
What curriculum frameworks do you use?
Our Extentions curriculum aligns with Massachusetts Educational Guidelines for children birth to five years old.
How can educators join your system?
Licensed family child care educators can contact regional offices to connect with our network and access support services.
